Glen Williams in Halton Hills in Halton Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)

Williams-Holt House

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 5, 2025

1. Williams-Holt House Marker

Inscription. In 1852, this Georgian style pump factory was built of local bricks by Isaac Williams and John Holt. Water power was supplied from behind the building for 20 years until it was converted to a residence.

Erected 2012 by Heritage Halton Hills.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 43° 40.156′ N, 79° 55.621′ W. Marker is in Halton Hills, Ontario, in Halton Region. It is in Glen Williams. It is on Main Street 0.1 kilometers east of Confederation Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 Main Street, Halton Hills ON L0P L0P, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto,

specifically on the Golden Horseshoe,

in the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Area,

and specifically in the Toronto Metropolitan Area.

It is also in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of

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New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Glen Williams Town Hall (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Frazier Shop (about 180 meters away); Laidlaw House (about 180 meters away); St. Alban the Martyr Anglican Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Beaumont Knitting Mill (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Reid’s Hardware (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); The Hotel McGibbon (approx. 2.3 kilometers away); Congregational Church (approx. 2.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halton Hills.

Photographed by Tim Boyd, August 5, 2025

2. Williams-Holt House Marker

On the left of the door

Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2025, by Tim Boyd of Hamilton, Ontario. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.